Sparks endorses Segall for Congress Oct 28, 2008
Sparks and Segall were scheduled to make campaign stops in Shorter, Phenix City, Auburn, LaFayette and Roanoke. Responding to Sparks endorsement was Mike Rogers campaign manager,Tripp Skipper: "There is only one person who truly understands the challenges facing third district farmers and that's Mike Rogers. Mike has fought tirelessly for east Alabama's family farms on the Agriculture Committee, and received the Alabama Farmers Federation's endorsement for his efforts.". (WSJA.com, AL)
Sparks backs Segall for Congress in 3rd District Oct 28, 2008
They made campaign stops in Shorter, Phenix City, Auburn, LaFayette and Roanoke. "This campaign is about people hurting and about making sure we don't let another job leave the state," Sparks said. (AL.com)
Dorothy P. Hodge (198) Oct 13, 2008
Mrs. Hodge is survived by her husband Todd R. Hodge; one son Christopher Hodge of Dadeville, AL, two daughters Kisha Moe and husband Randy of New Site, AL and April Collier of Dadeville, AL; four brothers Bobby Payne and wife Terri of Burlington, VT, Richard Payne and wife Angel of Roanoke, AL, Gerald Payne of Dadeville, AL, and Donald Payne and wife Carolyn of Dadeville, AL; one sister Jean Slagle of Roanoke, AL; three grandchildren Dalton Collier, Cheyenne Moe, and Madison Collier; a host of... (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Top-ranked Oklahoma vs. No. 5 Texas headlines Saturday slate Oct 11, 2008
" Mixed bag There are counterarguments, to be sure. The 10-year-old BCS, which funnels eight top teams into the Orange, Sugar, Fiesta and Rose bowls and the final regular-season Nos. 1 and 2 into its championship game, draws annual fire for being too exclusive, for not always picking the right two title finalists, for not being the more expansive kind of playoff that every other major sport employs. This season's first BCS rankings, folding polls and computer ratings into a complicated... (USA Today -- Sports)
Valley events Oct 8, 2008
CrisisCenter 4 Hope Stops Foreclosure will hold free consultations to assist people at risk of foreclosure In Roanoke Rapids, at 319 Roanoke Ave. Call 877-419-0550 or ... Roanoke Rapids NC 27870 ... The Kirkwood F. Adams Community Center will begin taking bookings for the month of June, 2009 at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Jo Story Senior Center, 701 Jackson St., Roanoke Rapids. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Bradley's Buzz: Do Dawgs have fleas? Sep 16, 2008
According to Randy King of the Roanoke Times, you d King quotes Johnson as using the word wow three times in reference to the penalties, and he called the Hokies drive one for the books, which would seem to indicate he thought it was kind of hokey. The Fridge cools the heat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
ACC: Opening weekend proves tough to watch Sep 4, 2008
"I'm not going to get into how much each is going to play or how we're going to do it. It's about our football team and being the best football team we can be. And I think Tyrod, what he can do, helps us be the best football team that we can be."- Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer to The Roanoke (Va. Times, explaining his decision to return to a two-quarterback system. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Local help sent to deal with Gustav Sep 1, 2008
Lyn Willard from Roanoke left Sunday afternoon for the same city. Jim Kaiser of Bloomington left Sunday afternoon for Shreveport, La. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
DEATH RATES: Highest, lowest Aug 20, 2008
Hospitals that stand out - USATODAY.com. Hospitals that stand out. (USA Today)
Mummified remains from 1948 plane crash identified Aug 17, 2008
The remains belong to Francis Joseph Van Zandt, a 36-year-old merchant marine from Roanoke, Va. who was on a plane rumored to contain a cargo of gold when it smashed into the side of a mountain 60 years ago. (AL.com)
Former officer suspect in robberies Jul 30, 2008
Jonathan Heard, a former investigator with the Roanoke Police Department in Randolph County, allegedly wielded a semi-automatic pistol and demanded cash from a cashier at the store around 6:30 Friday night, according to the Elmore County Sheriffs Department ... Roanoke Police Chief Adam Melton said his department did everything it could to cooperate with local investigators, despite their shock and disbelief that one of their own could commit such a crime ... Melton said Heard... (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
I’m a pickin’ and you’re a grinnin’... Thomaston style! Jul 5, 2008
Alabama was represented, as well, with a soloist from Notasulga and a band from Roanoke ... The Tim Dugger Dirt Road Band from Roanoke, AL, was second runner up. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Montgomery Ranked as 16th Sweatiest City Jun 27, 2008
Stay Informed and Help Us Cover The News. Stay informed up to the minute. (WSJA.com, AL)
Unions don't take root here Jun 22, 2008
65 per hour towel folder at the J.P. Stevens Plant in Roanoke Rapids. Sutton ended up losing her job and working at a fast-food restaurant. (News & Observer)
Two more Project Lifesaver bracelets awarded in county May 8, 2008
The most recent search on April 29 in Roanoke, Va. retrieved a mentally retarded client within 2 hours and 21 minutes of disappearance. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Roll call vote on bill to allow "double dipping" May 2, 2008
5/1/2008, 7:15 p.m. CDT The Associated Press. Votes Thursday as the House, on a 57-36 vote, passed a measure to allow public employees to also serve in the Legislature and in other elected positions. (AL.com)
Selecting a college isn't elementary Apr 15, 2008
She's choosing between Roanoke College and Wake Forest University because she likes both campuses. Collier was home-schooled her senior year after getting burned out at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. (Florida Times-Union)
O'Reilly Automotive to buy CSK Apr 2, 2008
Henslee said that even after the merger, the company will remain in third place behind AutoZone Inc. of Memphis and Advance Auto Parts of Roanoke, Va. But O'Reilly plans to keep growing, though at a slower rate this year than planned. (AZCentral -- Business)
Call center worker sues for back wages Mar 31, 2008
Wachovia handles customer service calls at 14 call centers nationwide, including one in Roanoke. Spokeswoman Christine Shaw says the Roanoke call center employs about 900 people ... Information from: The Roanoke Times. (The Daily Reflector)
Post a comment Feb 26, 2008
Posted by: Bernadette/Roanoke/USA 26 February 2008 ... Posted by: Ang Le Waterman, Roanoke Va 23 February 2008. (International Herald Tribune)
Winter storm brings snow Jan 22, 2008
The heaviest reports of snow Saturday stretched from Tuscaloosa and Demopolis, through Selma and Clanton, to Alexander City, Auburn and Roanoke, where early reports totaled around two inches. Meanwhile, in southwest Alabama, some areas reported snow accumulations of 1 to 2. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Blacks split on Clinton vs. Obama Jan 18, 2008
ATLANTA - The Peoples Voice African-American Weekly News in tiny Roanoke, Ala ... Roanoke has long been a stronghold of the Alabama Democratic Conference, which endorsed Mrs. Clinton in part because its members believed that a black man could not be elected ... But Ms. Clark-Frieson said she feared that the Obama momentum might not reach Roanoke. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Once united, Southern blacks are split on Clinton vs. Obama Jan 18, 2008
The People's Voice African-American Weekly News in tiny Roanoke, Alabama, has not endorsed a candidate in the state's Democratic presidential primary on Feb. 5 much to the frustration of its publisher, Charlotte Clark-Frieson, a Barack Obama supporter ... Roanoke has long been a stronghold of the Alabama Democratic Conference, which endorsed Clinton in part because its members believed that a black man could not be elected ... But Clark-Frieson said she feared that the Obama momentum might not... (International Herald Tribune)
Election splits blacks in South Jan 18, 2008
Advertisements Shaila Dewan, The New York Times ATLANTA - The People's Voice African-American Weekly News in tiny Roanoke, Ala ... Roanoke, near the Georgia state line, is a stronghold of the Alabama Democratic Conference, which chose Clinton in part because its members thought that a black man could not be elected. (News & Observer)
Roanoke Mayor Arrested on Ethics Charges Jan 10, 2008
ROANOKE MAYOR ARRESTED ON ETHICS, OTHER CHARGES. (MONTGOMERY)-Attorney General Troy King announced the arrest today of Roanoke Mayor Henry "Spec" Bonner on a 26-count indictment charging him with multiple alleged felonies, including numerous violations of the state ethics and public contract laws ... "The crimes charged in this indictment are extremely serious, and the people of Roanoke may be assured that we will pursue justice on their behalf.". (WSJA.com, AL)
More of this story Dec 27, 2007
Roanoke Daily Herald. Serving Roanoke Rapids, NC ... Do you believe 2008 will be better than 2007 in the Roanoke Valley. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
More photo galleries » Dec 12, 2007
Call of the wild: Visiting the Roanoke River (Nov. 11, 2007). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Randall Franks: Just doodlin' around Nov 30, 2007
Watson makes his home in Roanoke, Ala. but most of his musical career was centered on Georgia. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Roach, Haywood shine in playoff victories Nov 19, 2007
For the season, Goddard, a safety and former standout at Roanoke High School, has 58 tackles, three forced fumbles, two interceptions and one sack. Jock Moore, a fullback and former standout at Washington High School, has not compiled any stats to date. (Washington Daily News, NC)
County keeps two teams in 2nd round of state Nov 15, 2007
Trinity (8-3) at Handley (10-1), Roanoke. Deshler (9-2) at East Limestone (8-3). (Andalusia Star News, AL)
First round prep football state playoff pairings Nov 8, 2007
T.R. Miller (5-5) at Handley (9-1), Roanoke. Jemison (6-4) at Trinity (7-3), Montgomery. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Class 4A state playoff games previewed for WSN, TRM Nov 8, 2007
T.R. Miller is the No. 4 playoff seed in region one and will be traveling to Roanoke to take on Handley, the No. 1 seed in region three. Handley defeated Cleburne County in week nine 24-14 to earn them the region championship as Cleburne County took second. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Merrill chief could get $159m payoff Oct 30, 2007
But he was born in Roanoke because the local hospital would not treat black patients. O'Neal later moved to Atlanta and got a job on a car production line where he was selected for the General Motors Institute, an in-house university. (Guardian Unlimited)
Profile: From cotton farm to Wall St Oct 30, 2007
He was born in a different town - Roanoke - because the local hospital would not treat black patients. After an early childhood spent fishing with a sugarcane pole and eating home-grown produce, O'Neal moved to Atlanta as a teenager when his father got a job on a General Motors production line. (Guardian Unlimited)
Latest on NASCAR Oct 22, 2007
It s spread us apart, Kyle Busch told the Roanoke (Va. Times this week while making a promotional appearance at Martinsville. (The Palm Beach Post)
Corporate power blesses, not oppresses, the American people Oct 18, 2007
1) FROM THE DAYS OF EARLIEST SETTLEMENT, AMERICA EMERGED FROM RISK-TAKING AND PROFIT-MAKING CORPORATIONS. The famous colonies at Jamestown, Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay (not to mention Walter Raleighs similarly celebrated and tragically unsuccessful settlement of Roanoke) depended on British investors who put up the considerable capital to fund the expensive business of sending venturers across the Ocean ... 1) FROM THE DAYS OF EARLIEST SETTLEMENT, AMERICA EMERGED FROM RISK-TAKING AND... (Townhall.com)
Friends mourn Craver Oct 16, 2007
Craver was a native of Roanoke, Ala. and a resident of Brewton since 1944. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Congress brings home the bacon Aug 28, 2007
-- $250,000 for infrastructure renovations and awnings in the historic market in Roanoke, Va ... -- $250,000 for infrastructure renovations and awnings in the historic market in Roanoke, Va. (Townhall.com)
USA's punishing heat stretches on Aug 9, 2007
Record highs were set in Baltimore; Charlotte; Florence, S.C.; Roanoke, Va. and Cincinnati. (USA Today)
O-Zone World Series kicking off with Home Run Derby tonight Jul 27, 2007
Alabama: Dothan; Arkansas: Texarkana West; Florida: Deltona; Georgia: Columbia County; Louisiana: Moss Bluff; Mississippi: Greenville South; North Carolina: Richfield; South Carolina: Mid Carolina; Tennessee: Dickson County; Texas: Panola County; Virginia: North Roanoke; and host team: Troy Americans. For the Home Run Derby, Round 1 will consist of 10 pitches or eight outs; Round 2 will be eight pitches or six outs; and Round 3 will consist of eight pitches or six outs. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Alex City baseball team keeps on winning Jul 19, 2007
After taking second place in the 14 year-old Babe Ruth District Tournament in Roanoke, the Alex City All-Stars won its opening game Wednesday at the state tournament in Sylacauga 4-1 over Brewton ... In its opening game in Roanoke, Alex City beat Talladega by a score of 2-0. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Local distributor buys Fla. company Jun 9, 2007
Patterson Pope is based in Charlotte and also has offices in Greensboro and Raleigh; Charleston and Greenville, S.C.; and Roanoke and Charlottesville, Va. Extra. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
TimesDaily.com Extra: The Radical Right May 28, 2007
"The National Alliance continued its long decline into irrelevance. Although it still claimed 12 chapters last year, it was hardly visible on the white supremacist scene "essentially dead," in the words of long-time Alliance-basher Bill White. The nadir came in June, when Alliance Chairman Shaun Walker was arrested in Utah and charged with federal civil rights violations in two attacks on non-white bar patrons in 2002 and 2003. Another Alliance member was also arrested. Former chair Erich... (Shoals TimesDaily)
Williamston was county's first town May 23, 2007
The outbreak of the Creek War of 1836 (and especially the Creek rebels' attack on the Georgia town of Roanoke on the Chattahoochee) brought alarm to Williamston ... A weary rider from Irwinton rode up to the church and announced that the red men had burned Roanoke and that they were on the move. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Narcotic Maker Guilty of Deceit Over Marketing May 11, 2007
At a news conference Thursday in Roanoke, Va. John L. Brownlee, the United States attorney for the Western District of Virginia, said the impact of Purdue;s marketing of OxyContin had resulted in rising crime rates, teenage drug addiction, deaths and other problems. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Minister found dead in Va. parsonage; death ruled a homicide Apr 8, 2007
Minister found dead in Va. Minister found dead in Va. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Jeep Runs Over Va. Man While He's in Bed Mar 22, 2007
"If I'd a had my gun," he told The Roanoke Times, "I'd a probably shot him.". The driver, Wesley Dewayne Smith, 34, of Roanoke, was charged with driving under the influence. (Shoals TimesDaily)
House Approves Bill to Give $79 Million for Enterprise Schools Mar 14, 2007
Representative Richard Laird of Roanoke cast the only "no" vote. He said he felt the schools could be rebuilt for much less. (WSJA.com, AL)
3 N.C. deaths on FBI cold-case list from civil rights era Mar 5, 2007
William Dallas Owens of New Bern and Clarence Cloninger of Gaston, near Roanoke Rapids, died while in jail. Owens died of a skull fracture in 1957; Cloninger didn't get medical treatment after suffering a heart attack in 1960, his wife complained at the time. (Herald Sun)
Ullrich retires amid doping probe Feb 27, 2007
George Preas, who won two NFL titles on the offensive line of the old Baltimore Colts, died Saturday in Roanoke Va. He was 73. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pastor presides over service for MSU football legend Jan 22, 2007
Cadillac Called Big Dog in high school, Charlie Thornhill was the first black man to be named player of the year in Roanoke, Va. Alabama Coach Bear Bryant handed the young football player that award, then later confided that he regretted not being able to recruit him due to segregation. (Cadillac News, MI)
